@Baldimo,
Baldimo wrote:
If by rights you mean abortion, I find it disingenuous that "women's rights" boil down to abortion. I have seen nothing by Trump that points to him wanting to ban abortion. I see no moves or words by Trump that he wants to restrict the rights of women. Does it have to do with Planned Parenthood and their funding?
Sure, please recognize that I am a man (and not even remotely qualified to explain how women think). I am a progressive and think I can help you understand the issue from a progressive point of view (if that is what you want).
Trump is very frightening for those of us who want abortion to be safe and legal (and I would add rare). He has stated plainly that he will appoint a pro-life judge to the supreme court, and has made several statements that he sympathizes with people who want to add restrictions to abortions.
Please note that I am trying to explain the issue, not argue it. I think that at the core this boils down to moral values (which makes it difficult to argue).
I did not mean to suggest that this is the only issue. There is also equal pay, and legal protections against sexual harrassment.
I think it is reasonable for people who have progressive views on these issues (and these aren't the only issues impoacting women) to be very worried about a Trump administration and outraged by some of the statements he and his closes political allies have made.
